Total English - Elementary - Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "build", "catch", "forget", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
to be [verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: The movie was entertaining .

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .
to begin [verb]

to do or experience the first part of something

Ex: He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group .
to break [verb]

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Ex: The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly .
to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .
to build [verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
can [verb]

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

Ex: The skilled chef can prepare a variety of delicious dishes .
to catch [verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: It might sound a bit strange , but my dog loves to catch a frisbee .

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .
to come [verb]

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Ex:
to cost [verb]

to require a particular amount of money

Ex: Last year , the home renovation cost them a significant portion of their savings .
to dig [verb]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

Ex: Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
to draw [verb]

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

Ex: The artist can draw realistic portraits of people .
to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to eat [verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .
to fall [verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: She loses her balance and falls backwards .
to feed [verb]

to give food to a person or an animal

Ex: Please remember to feed the fish while I 'm away on vacation .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .
to fly [verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air .

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
to give [verb]

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

Ex: The tour guide gave visitors a map to explore the historical site .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
to grow [verb]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Ex: Despite the harsh conditions , the desert cactus managed to grow and bloom .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
to hear [verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house .
to hold [verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: He gently held the fragile vase , careful not to drop it .
to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .
to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .
to know [verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: He knows that he needs to study more for the exam .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .